28-03-2017 12:42 via theguardian.com

ECB talking to major broadcasters, Facebook and Twitter over T20 rights

• ECB is confident of sparking a bidding war over broadcast rights
• Body considering social media streaming and MLB TV-style optionThe England and Wales Cricket Board is confident of sparking a bidding war over rights to its new Twenty20 tournament after holding talks with all the major terrestrial and subscription broadcasters, as well as social media platforms Twitter and Facebook.The new competition, which is slated to begin in 2020 and is set to feature eight regional teams based
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